Grant Application

Call for applications 2019

The Australian Flora Foundation was established in 1981 with the aim of fostering scientific research on the biology and cultivation of Australian plants. It was thought that by encouraging research, a greater awareness of the value of the Australian flora would be developed resulting in explicit measures for their conservation and utilisation. Funds for research are raised through the membership of the Foundation, donations from various sources and the income from bequests. Grants are available for projects, which commence from December 2018. The Foundation expects to support between two and four projects at $5,000 – $15,000/year each in 2019 with possible extension into 2020. Typically, projects are funded up to $10,000 per annum for two years or up to $15,000 for one year.

The Australian Flora Foundation was established in 1981 with the aim of fostering scientific research on the biology and cultivation of Australian plants. It was thought that by encouraging research, a greater awareness of the value of the Australian flora would be developed resulting in explicit measures for their conservation and utilisation. Funds for research are raised through the membership of the Foundation, donations from various sources and the income from bequests. Grants are available for projects, which commence from December 2018. The Foundation expects to support between two and four projects at $5,000 – $15,000/year each in 2019 with possible extension into 2020. Typically, projects are funded up to $10,000 per annum for two years or up to $15,000 for one year.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Applications for grants to support original scientific projects on the biology and cultivation of Australian plants are invited from research workers in Australia. The Australian Flora Foundation will consider all relevant applications, with special interest in the following categories:

conservation of Australian plant diversity, particularly where there are threats from climate change

the cultivation of Australian plants, to ensure their survival and reduce the threat to native ecosystems

rare and endangered plants.

All applications on rare and endangered plants should indicate how the research relates to the known management plan for the species. The Foundation does not fund projects that are for conference travel, publications, research on orchids, or taxonomy. It gives a low priority to flora surveys per se or studies of marine plants.

Projects must be scientifically sound and aim to provide outcomes within the period of the grant. Applicants must be suitably qualified or identify a qualified project supervisor. Just one principal investigator.

The applicant is also given one year’s membership of the Foundation. Members of the Foundation are exempt from this fee, yearly membership is $33. Should you be considering becoming a member, go to http://aff.org.au/join-aff/become-a-member/

Each application will be evaluated on closeness to the objectives of the Australian Flora Foundation, the scientific merit of the project, the likely success within the stipulated timeframe, and the availability of funds. Full applications will be invited from those which best fit the criteria. Full applications will be assessed by the Scientific Research Committee and successful applicants notified in September 2018. Funds will become available to commence research from December 2018.

Applications should preferably be submitted electronically as a Microsoft Word file with a matching PDF file attached to an email to: pbgoodwin@iinet.net.au

Enquiries: to the above address.

Important dates:

Preliminary applications due by 15th March, 2018

Short-listed applicants advised early May

Full applications due by 14th June

Board meets August

Successful applicant advised September

Funds available from December 2018

The Australian Flora Foundation gratefully acknowledges all those individuals and organisations who make these grants possibleby contributing to the Australian Flora Foundation Research Fund